I’m so excited for the Halloween Costumes we worked on this year! These would probably make better adult costumes but kids definitely make cuter models. They are super easy to put together and they look very chic! A super big thanks to my friend Fergi Johnson who put all these together and to Sarah at Modern Kids for the awesome photos. PS – Make sure you don’t miss our costumes based on Bill Cunningham, Karl Lagerfeld, and Iris Apfel in Part 2 of this series!
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Anna Wintour // For Anna, we kept things simple and classic. This is a great costume if you already have a bob haircut – just make sure the ends of your hair are perfectly curled under. We found a few classic accessories at the thrift store and paired them with a simple dress. Then, make sure to carry around the latest edition of Vogue.
Materials Needed: Big Collar or Necklace, Sunglasses, Vintage Earrings, Sheath Dress, Vogue Magazine
Grace Coddington // Grace’s red hair is iconic for her look. We used this wig
Materials Needed: Curly Red Wig, Dark Lipstick, Blue Jacket, White Shirt
André Leon Talley // André is known for his love of fur, so we used an old faux fur coat to recreate his look. Our coat was meant for an adult, so we were able to cut off the sleeves and fashion a hat. But you could also buy a hat online or at a thrift store. Wear a button up shirt and tie underneath along with a big pair of sunglasses.
Materials Needed: Fur Hat, Sunglasses, Fur Coat, Button Up Shirt, Tie
Credits
All photography by Sarah Hebenstreit of Modern Kids Photography for Oh Happy Day
Art Direction & Styling by Fergi Johnson for Oh Happy Day
Jess
October 8, 2013
The cuteness is on overload here! These could not be more fabulous ideas!!
Issa
October 8, 2013
Cute. Little kids will have no idea who these people are, though. They want to be Spiderman and Disney princesses. “Fashion icons” won’t mean anything to them.
Jesse
October 8, 2013
these are so good. we’re sticking with elvis, but after seeing these i think we need to elevate a bit, maybe geled back hair and sideburns. hubba.
Smith & Ratliff
October 8, 2013
I agree with Issa—this definitely looks more like costumes for parents than for kids, as cute as they may be.
Laurie from Laurie Jones Home
October 8, 2013
OOOOMMMMGGGGG beyond awesome!!! Oh and for everyone who has to point out kids don’t know who these people are…just take this for what it is! It is cute! (:
bainne
October 8, 2013
These are fantastic! I’m obsessed with that fur collar with pearl trim in the Anna Wintour look – is it vintage or possibly available for purchase somewhere?
Brenda
October 8, 2013
OMG! Beyond cute!!!!! Love the Anna and Andre costumes, right on point!
Leith
October 8, 2013
Oh my gosh I love them ALL! What great ideas! And definitely serving as inspiration for my adult costume. I would absolutely love to be able to pull off Ms. Wintour but, alas, I don’t think that’s in the cards for me. – Leith
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Jolleen Tran
October 8, 2013
Holy cuteness! These kids will definitely get the most candy trick or treating 🙂 I know I would give extra!
Mom101
October 8, 2013
Absolutely outrageous. Making it work.
maggie
October 8, 2013
These kids are so stylish! Love these costumes
Meg
October 8, 2013
THESE ARE SO GOOD. You rule.
Emily
October 8, 2013
Oh man these are too funny. I particularly like the Anna Wintour one. My Halloween costumes were never this creative. I’m pretty sure I was a butterfly every year from the age of 3 to 7.
-Emily
Justine Johnson
October 8, 2013
I agree with some posters – I don’t even know who most of these people are, so a 5-year-old is definitely not going to have a clue. Definitely more for the parents & the other adults than the kid.
Michelle A
October 8, 2013
You guys, they said in the introduction that “These would probably make better adult costumes but kids definitely make cuter models.” I think they realize that a kid wouldn’t pick to be Anna Wintour. It’s just an idea, and an adorable one. Great job Oh Happy Day. So funny and darling.
Nicole
October 8, 2013
My four-year-old was all excited about being Anna Wintour last month when she spotted her on pinterest. She shares the haircut and her name, but just changed her costume last week to Dora! So sad. Maybe seeing this will get her back on track. Ha! Great job, ladies!
Alexandra Evjen
October 8, 2013
hahahaa! i love it!
kim @ DESIGN + LIFE + KIDS
October 8, 2013
These are freakin fantastic! So cute and hilarious!
Regina
October 8, 2013
Beyond lovely, just plain genious!
marie anne
October 8, 2013
Hysterical!
mary
October 8, 2013
The Anna Wintour costume is amazing!!
Kalli
October 8, 2013
Cute kids and costumes, but I have no idea who these people are. Not offended, I just find it humorous :).
Michelle @ Full Belly, Worn Soles
October 8, 2013
These are beyond adorable. Something about kids in costumes is just the most awesome thing.
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Jessica S.
October 8, 2013
You had me at Anna Wintour. Bravo!!!
Kate // StyleSmaller
October 8, 2013
These are genius. I’m partial to mini Grace, 😉 but seriously- this is an amazing trio of costumes.
Elise
October 8, 2013
Don’t think mainstream Americans know who the heck these people are! And for that matter, who cares!!!
Chelsea
October 8, 2013
These are absolutely fabulous. They look so cute on the little ones. x
meg
October 8, 2013
i work in the fashion industry. but these costumes are bit ridic! what kid wants to dress up as these people….when they can dress up as their fave princess or super hero
Sarah W
October 8, 2013
OMG, so cute! Andre might be my fav. I love him so much in real life, and a mini version of him is that much better! But truly, they are all fabulous!
Pixelhazard
October 8, 2013
So in love with this
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Laura Smith
October 8, 2013
This is so wonderful! Thank YOU!!!!
aearthr
October 9, 2013
What a cute ‘Anna Wintour’!
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Confeti en los bolsillos
October 9, 2013
Me encantan!! Que pasada!!
Confeti en los bolsillos
meg
October 9, 2013
These are AMAZING!!!!
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Nina
October 9, 2013
LOVE the Grace Coddington costume! Hilarious! It’s brilliant to dress up kids as recognizable adults. SO many in the fashion world. A Hamish Bowles could be a possibility too! Thank you!
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Globetrotting Mommy
October 9, 2013
These are so cute and fun. I hope to see all these little minis running around NYC on Halloween. Sooo much fun.
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Erin
October 9, 2013
Ugh. Kids are not dolls for adults to dress up as we wish because it’s just “so cute”.
Belinda
October 11, 2013
Love.
Wendy
October 11, 2013
This is the CUTEST thing I’ve ever laid my eyes on!!! HEART MELTS! I keep smiling to my laptop screen looking at this haha 🙂
Caitlin
October 11, 2013
I want to be Anna for Halloween! What a great costume. This is my first Halloween living in Europe, so let’s hope there are still some parties to dress up for 🙂
The Walkup
October 14, 2013
I want to stage a mini-fashion show! Mini-models, mini-runway, teensy front row VIPs. It’s too much wonderful.
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Margreet
October 15, 2013
Love it 🙂 matching mom and mini me’s!
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Basia
October 15, 2013
Ah – bet I know what Quinoa will be wearing at Halloween this tear!! 😉 http://www.pinterest.com/tiffanywbwg/my-imaginary-well-dressed-toddler-daughter/
Elizabeth
October 17, 2013
Fabulous! I LOVE them all!
Simon
October 18, 2013
I want to be Anna for Halloween! What a great costume. This is my first Halloween living in Europe, so let’s hope there are still some parties to dress up for 🙂Plants vs Zombies Plush Toys
tara
October 18, 2013
These are AMAZING! I love the pint-sized Anna Wintour!! But they’re all so cool. What great ideas!
Amanda Bruyere
October 18, 2013
adorable and creative! Really well shot as well.
Jasmine London
October 22, 2013
I really like this article, thank you